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Priorities on Education and Public
Communications
Mr Tang Chi-cheung
Director – Nuclear
CLP Holdings Ltd.
HKU-Cambridge Symposium on Challenges & Priorities for Trust-
Based Cross-border Nuclear Safety Emergency Governance
12 June 2014
Role of Nuclear Power in Hong Kong
Accounts for about 25% of Hong Kong’s electricity
Has provided reliable base load power at competitive price since 1994
Avoids 7.5 million tonnes of CO2 emission a year
As of 31 May 2014, the cumulative electricity sent out of
Daya Nuclear Power Station has reached 282.4 billion kWh, 193.8 billion kWh of which was transmitted to Hong Kong, contributing to the economic development in both Guangdong and Hong Kong
Despite early concerns, Daya Bay has generated little interest in Hong Kong for many years
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Guangdong Daya Bay Nuclear Power Station
GUANGDONG
NUCLEAR
INVESTMENT
COMPANY, LIMITED
- A SUBSIDIARY OF
CGNPC
GNIC 75%
HONG KONG NUCLEAR
INVESTMENT
COMPANY, LIMITED
- A SUBSIDIARY OF CLP
- SUPPLIES 70% ANNUAL
OUTPUT
TO HONG KONG
HKNIC 25%
OPERATOR: DAYA BAY NUCLEAR POWER OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT COMPANY, LIMITED (DNMC)
- Manage and Operate Daya Bay
A Joint Venture of CGNPC & CLP
CGNPC (87.5% STAKE)
CLP (12.5% STAKE) INVESTOR AND OFF-TAKER
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Severe Natural Disaster - Earthquake & Tsunami on 11 March 2011
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Followed by Unprecedented Nuclear Accident…
Fukushima, Japan March 2011
Need to enhance public engagement and communication 6
Public Sentiment after Fukushima
In 2014…
Anti-nuclear Social Movement in China
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Thousands of Jiangmen residents protest at Gov’t building
In Operation (6.1 GW)
Nuclear Power Plant in Guangdong
Under Construction (10 GW )
In China, there are 17 nuclear power reactors in commercial operation and 31 under construction
Daya Bay
Lingao
Taishan Yangjiang
Guangdong
Province In Guangdong,
- 6 units in operation and 8 units under construction, including two EPR units at Taishan
Target installed nuclear capacity by :
2015: 40 GW , + 18 GW under construction
2020: 58 GW, + 30 GW under construction
- Electricity generation from nuclear increase at 10% pa over the past 5 years
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Objectives and Strategy
Promote public literacy and rectify misperceptions
Garner support from key stakeholders
Instill confidence on the safety performance of Daya Bay
Foster balanced and informed discussion on the future role of nuclear power
Public Education
Stakeholder Engagement
Enhance Communication to Increase Transparency
Nurture Third Party Views
Nuclear Resources Centre
A one-stop learning platform with balanced information on nuclear energy
Divided into 7 thematic zones with interactive videos, games and displays
Received over 11,000 visitors since opening in May 2012
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Public Education
Energy Summer School
80 secondary students from 16 schools were taken on a four-day learning experience: visits to CLP facilities, talks by energy experts and personal coaching
Students concluded their learning at a finale event
All students were appointed as CLP’s Energy Ambassadors
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Public Education (cont.)
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Nuclear Energy Website
Launched in March 2013 accumulating more than 28,507 visits so far
Liberal Studies Project
Hong Kong’s first e-learning liberal studies portal developed by CLP to provide students and teachers with comprehensive information on energy and the environment
Regular school talks featuring energy experts
Media Publicity
Media briefings and contributing articles
Public Education (cont.)
Support think tanks and industry bodies to organize public forums / speaking opportunities
Regular exchanges and meetings with important stakeholders e.g. Hong Kong and mainland authorities, legislators, academics, professional groups, business chambers, etc.
国际核事件分级 表
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Stakeholder Engagement
Encourage independent bodies, academics, think tanks and experts to engage in discussions on nuclear energy
Support research projects to cultivate knowledge base on nuclear energy
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Nurture Third Party Views
Non-emergency Licensing Operational Events (LOE) Notification Mechanism
To address public concern on nuclear safety of Daya Bay, a new notification mechanism was set up in 2011 to enhance transparency
Enhance Communication to Increase Transparency
International Nuclear Event Scale (INES)
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For NON-EMERGENCY EVENTS -
(INES Level 0, 1, and 2 of an non-emergency nature)
Disclose in TWO working days after identification through company’s website
For EMERGENCY EVENTS -
“Nuclear Events Emergency Management Regulation” promulgated by the State Council requires timely communication with the public by a government agency authorised by the State Council
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Country / Region Company Public Disclosure Practice
Britain British Energy • Quarterly disclosure by the regulator (ONR)
Canada Ontario Power Generation (OPG)
• OPG to disclose within one business day
France EDF • Disclosure of events at Level 1 & above by the regulator (ASN)
• Selective disclosure of events at Level 0 (e.g. events that may attract public interests)
• No specific timing requirement for public disclosure (e.g. from a few days to 19 days)
Japan Tokyo Electric & Kansai Electric
• Monthly disclosure by the plant operator [pre-Fukushima Accident practice]
Hong Kong (Daya Bay)
HKNIC • Public disclosure via website within two working days after identifying a non-emergency LOE
International Practice of Public Disclosure of Licensing
Operational Events
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Nuclear Safety Consultative Committee (NSCC)
Established in 1988
Members include independent experts, professionals and academics
To provide the Hong Kong public with regular update on the safety and operational performance of the nuclear power stations
Daya Bay Stakeholder Visits
Around 1,000visitors visited Daya Bay in 2013 including university students, engineers, professional bodies, government officials, etc.
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Enhance Communication to Increase Transparency
(cont.)
Nuclear has provided safe, reliable, clean and competitive energy meeting 25% of Hong Kong’s needs since early 1990’s
Addressing safety concern through public education, communication and transparency is key to instill confidence
Close collaboration among key stakeholders required for effective communication
Summary
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